KILGOUR ELEMENTARY PTA BOARD MEETING
Minutes
April 1, 2009
Present: Tracy Mason, Lori Raser, Laura Stith Deck, Angela Cook, Kristen Bickel, Lori Ware, Aimee Bashor, Kenisha Campbell, Jules Helmsky, Amy Ely, Pam Webb, Meaghan Stanford, Mark Bronson, Peggy Groeber, Jennifer Rodes, Tippy Hummel, Jenny Workum, Ellen Wittig, Nikki Ringey, Judy Neff, David Carns, Diane Brueggeman, Marilyn Wilson Churchill
I. Meeting Opening – A motion was made to open the meeting (motion – Kristen Bickel, second – Aimee Bashor).
II. Recording Secretary
a. Approval of minutes – The recording secretary was not present at the March meeting. March minutes were not available for approval.
III. Treasurer’s Report
a. Income has been coming in – 5th grade step up, flower sale, spaghetti dinner ($1750 in profit)
IV. Principal’s Report
a. Mrs. Cole is out for surgery and is doing ok.
b. Ms. Paulik is getting married this summer.
c. Mrs. Kroger is pregnant and will be back with us next year.
d. Preparation for next year is in progress. Will add a 1st grade teacher and a 6th grade teacher.
e. Space is tight. LSDM is planning for next steps.
f. Today there were about 20 parents of incoming kindergarteners on the tour.
V. Teachers’ Report
a. No teacher present tonight.
VI. New Business
a. Budget 2009-10
i. Reviewed budget
ii. Biggest expenses are teacher funds and buses.
iii. Teacher budgets have been evaluated based on “expenditure per student”. PTA is trying to make it as even as possible. Budget for teachers of specials have been upped b/c they serve more students. Librarian has used her budget every year on AR tests, so now this is pulled out as a separate expense.
iv. Bus budgets have also been evaluated based on “expenditure per student”.
v. Peggy Groeber thanked the PTA for giving teachers money.
b. Slate 2009-10
i. Reviewed open board positions
ii. New parents were encouraged to participate.
iii. Slate will be approved at May meeting.
VII. Old Business
a. Growing up program was successful!!! It cost $50 vs. $1800 from last year. Ms. Cook would like to know if there were issues or concerns.
b. Thank you Kristen, Maria and Co.! Spaghetti Dinner served 700 dinners!
VIII. Board Members’ Update
a. President – Nothing to report.
b. President –Elect
i. Lori thanked Nikki. She and her son cleaned up the nature area over spring break and made a huge difference.
c. First Vice Presidents – Room Parents
i. Teacher Appreciation – Jenny Workum reported that lengthy updates have been sent out regarding this and she has gotten good responses. Teacher thank you letters will be given out in decorated canvas bags. Allyn’s will be doing lunch this year.
d. Second Vice Presidents – Programs
i. 40 people helped with Spaghetti dinner. Thank you to them! There were 516 prepaid dinners; 757 overall. $1300 profit.
ii. 3rd quarter incentive program is April 8 and the Cincinnati Ballet is coming.
e. Third Vice Presidents – Carnival
i. Progress – Carnival shirts will be on sale next Thursday and the following Thursday. Posters will be available next Wednesday.
ii. Volunteers are needed! Booth assignments will be handed out next week.
iii. Carnival meeting is next Wednesday, April 8.
f. Third Vice Presidents – Fundraising
i. Original Works – Gross: $3588; Net$1185. Thank you Anita Allen!
ii. Max and Erma’s – made $170 which is lighter than other nights when we have had this.
iii. City BarBQue – Tuesday May 5 – more info to come!
iv. Kids Art Fairs – We are looking at doing this as a fundraiser. The organization gives us the paper. The kids prepare the art in art class. $35/framed piece.
v. Capri Sun is doing a juice bag recycle program and we are looking into this.
g. Inside/Outside Enrichment
i. Rollerskating – Final date was March 6. We made $538.
ii. Bowling – This became logistically impossible, so we did not do it. Diane will look into doing this earlier in the year next year.
h. Public Relations – There is no report.
i. Corresponding Secretary – Judy sent a condolence letter to someone.
j. Technology – This team is going to work on a new platform this summer which will enhance our communication skills. They are recruiting people with technology expertise.
k. Safe and Orderly – There are 2 policemen in the afternoon because parents are pulling in and out of south parking lot. The policemen are not charging us right now for their help. We have a lot of skateboarders using our rails and ramps. We want to try to deter them from using Kilgour property.
l. Buildings and Grounds – Tracy will call them to see if we can get something going for spring. We need someone to take this committee over. Ms. Cook stated that this is not a whole lot of work, but involves beautification. Tracy will talk to Christine Edie about some summer work. Ms. Cook reminded people to use the sidewalk, rather than the lawn. People also need to pick up after their dogs.
m. Membership – Pam was approached by Julie Perry. She needs volunteers for Mr. Kennedy’s fitness fair.
n. LSDMC – There is no report.
IX. Closing (motion – Peggy Groeber, second – Kristen Bickel) Respectfully submitted, Laura Stith Deck
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